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IRO SAR Test

Reference for RH-FL area and RH-T rubble tests, levels V/A/B: procedure, scoring and exercise details. Updated for the binding IRO clarification of 25 August 2026.

Start here: scope, entry, scoring and V/A/B programmes

Start Here — IRO Area and Rubble Tests

Section references identify the official rules; they are not exercise-order numbers.

Obedience & Dexterity


§3.1–3.3.3 General Rules — Obedience & Dexterity (UO/GW) General (TJ authority) Dog Handler (DH) Evaluation Dog (D) Evaluation Audio Commands / Visual Commands (AC/VC) §3.3.4 Reporting In and Social Behaviour Setup and commands Execution Evaluation Sources §3.3.5 On-Leash Heeling (V) / Off-Leash Heeling (A, B) Permitted AC/VC Execution Evaluation — Faults Sources §3.3.6 Sit in Motion with Recall Permitted AC/VC Execution Evaluation — Faults Sources §3.3.7 Distance Control Sequences Permitted AC/VC Execution Rule: Distance Violation §3.3.8 Change of Position Testing Area Permitted AC/VC Execution Evaluation — Faults §3.3.9 Carry and Hand-Over Setup Permitted AC/VC (Level V) Execution — Level V Execution — Level A and B §3.3.10 Retrieve on the Flat Retrieve Article Level A vs. B Permitted AC/VC Execution §3.3.11 Directability at Distance Testing Area Permitted AC/VC — Level V Permitted AC/VC — Level A and B Sequence and execution §3.3.12 Down Under Distraction Setup Permitted AC/VC Execution — Common Start Level Differences §3.3.13 Tunnel with Tube Obstacle Spec Permitted AC/VC Execution Evaluation — Faults §3.3.14 Traversing an Elevated Rigid Wooden Board Obstacle Spec Permitted AC/VC Execution Evaluation — Critical Rules §3.3.15 Unstable Plank Obstacle Spec Permitted AC/VC Execution Evaluation — Faults §3.3.16 Horizontal Ladder Obstacle Spec Permitted AC/VC Execution Evaluation — Critical Rules §3.3.17 Swing Obstacle Spec Permitted AC/VC Execution Evaluation — Critical Rules

Nosework & Alerts


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